Benjamin Middlemouse’s mother disappears while doing errands.  He and his friend Bumper, the elephant, gather supplies and prepare for the search.  They learn Sir Pouncelot, the cat, is hunting mice and moles for dinner.  They find Benjamin’s mother in a cage in Sir Pouncelot’s tower.  They trick the cat, free mother, and convince Sir Pouncelot to eat new favorite foods.  Molly Cox is the author of several children’s books.  As a child, she made clothes and furnishings for stuffed animals.  The charm of this book are in all the details she has included on each page.  Oliver Toppin’s photographs do an excellent job of adding intrigue to the adventure.  Some of the supplies Benjamin and Bumper took with them are a ladder for Benjamin made from matchsticks, a ladder for Bumper made with nails and strips of cloth, and a slingshot with popcorn ammunition.Molly Coxe’s attention to details is incredible.  This book is a visual treat.